ASL Group Home Worker

Welcome To LifeConnections!

LifeConnections is a behavioral health care provider with residential programs all across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. We primarily serve adults with developmental disabilities and complex mental health conditions.

Position: Group Home Worker

Pay: $18.50, with a raise in the next 4 months to $22/hour

Location: Hooksett, NH

Available Openings:

Full Time:

Wednesday - 3pm-11pm

Thursday - 3pm-11pm

Friday - 3pm-11pm

Saturday - 3pm-11pm

Sunday - 3pm-11pm

Total: 40Hrs

Client Description:

Client is a young female who enjoys reading and spending time at the library. She also enjoys time outside when the weather permits, loves coffee and all animals. Client currently struggles with some healthy lifestyle choices and needs a strong support staff to encourage growth in this area. Staff must be comfortable utilizing restraints after training is complete, as the client does engage in aggressive behavior, and self-injurious behavior at time. Staff should also have good communication skills to be able to redirect before incidents occur.

Position Description:

Staff is responsible for assisting client with nighttime routine, cooking meals as needed, and maintaining the standards of the home. Staff will administer medications daily and is required to hold current med certification as well as MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behaviors) certification.

Requirements: ASL (American Sign Language) preferred but not required (other clients in this home use ASL).

What We Offer (full-time):

• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• STD, LTD, AD&D
• Paid Life Insurance
• Full Dental Insurance
• Excellent Health Insurance
• Matching Retirement Plan (403B)
• Education Opportunities for Qualified Candidates
• Employee Discount Program (including Verizon, etc.)

Why Choose LifeConnections?

Too many of us walk around wishing we could make a living AND make a difference. We’ve accepted that unfulfilling, dead end jobs are the norm in today’s economy. Don’t believe that for one minute! You deserve to feel great about your accomplishments and well rewarded for your hard work. At LifeConnections, we’ve curated some of the most effective residential group homes for adults with developmental disabilities in the country. As an agency, we are known for being the best at promoting from within and offering every employee ongoing opportunities for growth and advancement in their career.

No Experience? No Problem!

Our DSP Positions (Direct Support Professionals) require a high school diploma or GED and are suitable for all levels of experience, including none at all! Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for a career, a parent looking for part time hours or a retiree wanting to give back to those in need, our team of seasoned professionals will help you become a confident, supportive and effective instrument of change in our client’s lives.

We Have The Training You Need

We have carefully developed our employee orientation, professional development and agency advancement program to help you create the career you desire. All of our managers provide support, supervision and training that is directly tailored to your needs on any given day. Our highly-trained team of professionals are here to mentor you, challenge you, and help you grow so that you can best support each and every client and ultimately take control of your career.

What Does a DSP Do?

• Provide supervision and mentoring to clients, including role modeling appropriate behavior, redirection and crisis management
• Teach daily living skills, meal preparation, hygiene practices, recreational & social activities
• Help improve client’s social skills, interpersonal skills, life and coping skills through the development of respectful & positive relationships
• Be a positive role model to help shape growth and build trust
• Be their first line of support to provide emotional stability during moments of crisis

Where Are We?

• Hooksett, NH

Hiring Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license required & 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks

What We Pay:

$18.50, with a raise in the next 4 months to $22/hour!

Opportunities for Career Growth:

• Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, overtime, and vacation time
• We promote from within; many of our Managers & Directors began as a DSP
• Ongoing training options to further your education, skills & experience in the field
• Flexibility to lead initiatives and bring your personal experience &passions to work

GET STARTED TODAY!

Want to apply? Here’s the plan:

• Submit your resume
• We’ll reach out and schedule a virtual interview
• Get started on the first day of your best new career!

Questions About Applying?
Contact Us Today For More Information!

LifeConnections assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. LifeConnections does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22